A message to say you're late

A young woman texts on her phone

Learn how to write text messages to tell a friend you're going to be late.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.

Preparation

Reading text

Aziz

online

I'm running 10 mins late, sorry!

15:57

No problem!

15:58

Aargh! Traffic is really bad. I'll be more than 10 mins late now, sorry again!!

16:07

It's OK, don't worry. I'm in the café already so it's fine

16:08

This is not my day! I'm here but can't find a place to park. I'm looking for a different car park. Not sure how long I'll be

16:09

OK, LMK when you find a place

16:11

I might get something to eat tho

16:11

Of course! I'll be as quick as I can

16:13

OK!

16:13

Found one! Be there in 10 mins

16:16

Well done! See you soon

16:16

Thx for waiting

16:17

Tips

1. You don't need to write complete sentences for text messages.

2. Use abbreviations like LMK (= let me know) or use emojis to save time writing.

3. You don't need to use full stops (.) at the end of messages.

4. Say how many minutes you think you'll need, e.g. I'm running 10 minutes late.

5. It’s good to say sorry and sorry again, but you don't need to say sorry in every message.

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Submitted by no-rh on Sun, 03/11/2024 - 05:35

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I'm usually in time but rarely I'm late about 10 mins due to traffic 

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Submitted by ASSAMOI on Wed, 23/10/2024 - 17:00

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I am always on time when I have a meeting. 

10 mimutes after meeting, you are late for me.

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 23/10/2024 - 11:17

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I'm usually on time, but occasionally I'm a few minutes late due to traffic

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Submitted by dyegoy9 on Tue, 15/10/2024 - 21:08

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I usually arrive on time for my appointments. But sometimes I am late, and I must say I'm late, just like this example shows.

Submitted by haqi29 on Tue, 24/09/2024 - 08:27

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I often come late when i meet someone. This habit sometimes makes people upset and i have to apologize immediately.

Submitted by Heer on Sat, 21/09/2024 - 10:56

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I am always try to reach on time but most of the time got late

Submitted by Hazar Aldughly on Sat, 07/09/2024 - 01:36

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I am always on time , but in some cases no longer than 10 mins 

Submitted by GrammarGeek on Fri, 06/09/2024 - 12:48

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I like it because I can notice my mistakes.

Submitted by Gigigi on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 15:47

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I am usually on time. For me, ten minutes stands for "late". [Punctuality] is one of my beloved values. 
 

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